Jaeger Spatial Interior

[tomslupilot]

After five years of flying around with a very dated interior, the Mooney finally got a much-needed facelift.   I decided to go with Bruce Jaeger's Spatial Interior system.  I am very happy with the final outcome!

Bruce was great to work with and streamlined the whole process.  His system replaced most of the Royalite panels except for the window trim which was refinished.  The interior was accented with dark armrests and stylish storage pockets.  The overhead fabric was replaced with a nice light tan material.  The old and ugly windlace was replaced to look more modern and stylish.  The instrument panel overlay was repaired and the center console area was refinsihed.  

I went with SCS Interiors for the leather seat upholstery and carpet.  Just like Bruce, their craftsmanship and quality of work is top notch.

The trip to Willmar also included a fuel tank reseal.  Paul Beck at Weep No More is the guru of Mooney fuel tanks and his reputation held true.

In case anyone is considering an interior upgrade, I have posted some pictures in the Mooneyspace gallery.

--Tom

[Raptor05121]

Wow, I am so insanely jealous. That is amazing.

[Hector]

Fantastic! That is really nice!

[MyNameIsNobody]

LOVE the seats.  They really look sumptuous.  The split rear seats are a nice plus in the later models.  Weird that they went BACK to the bench in the early J Models.  Well done.  Enjoy!  Does interior feel "larger" with the spatial interior?

[aviatoreb]

Are you allowed to say how much it cost?

[Hank]

I'm curious about the Jaeger install. Did you do it yourself? Help? Watch? I've seen his quote of 40-50 hours labor, just wondering how laborious it really is. I've heard horror stories using new parts from Plane Plastics . . . And yes, I could really use them. The beauty of his system is that it sounds like something I could do a little at a time, self-installed, and get it "right."

[jetdriven]

I don't see a difference save for a hollowed out area where your elbow goes and a minimalist armrest. That and no sidewall or lower baggage compartment carpet. 

[tomslupilot]

My understanding is the extra space is more noticeable on the later models.  There is some extra space but that wasn't the driving factor for me selecting the Spatial Interior.  I thought it looked sharp.

Every interior is different and I decided to add work as the project was underway.  For example, we noticed the factory insulation was removed from the cabin but not replaced.  I decided to add moisture resistant insulation.  I also asked Bruce for help fixing the instrument panel overlay and center console plastics.  JaegerAviation.com has all of his prices listed.  The total for my interior project including leather seats and new carpet was 8.6 AMUs.  I commenced work just before a small price increase.  I would recommend contacting Bruce with an explanation of what you want done and he will give you a reasonable estimate.

--Tom

 

[Openwheeler3]

Did you lose any weight with the new interior?

[Shadrach]

LOVE the seats.  They really look sumptuous.  The split rear seats are a nice plus in the later models.  Weird that they went BACK to the bench in the early J Models.  Well done.  Enjoy!  Does interior feel "larger" with the spatial interior?

 What year is your plane? The 67F has split rear seats. They can be folded forward to nearly flat or removed one at a time. 3 up with golf clubs is very doable, but the clubs have to come out of the bag IIRC.  I've had crap in my plane you would not believe. I once picked up a set of mounted tires 255/45/17 rears and 225/50/17 fronts. Mountain bikes, road bikes, motorcycle engines, 

Edited November 7, 2015 by Shadrach

[Hank]

My rear seat backs are split, the bottom is one piece. Flying alone once, I put in a 10X10 EZ Up shelter in a rectangular zip up bag with wheels in the bottom. Another trip I managed some rough cut lumber, with my wife and luggage. You just never know what will be next . . .

[tomslupilot]

10 hours ago, Shadrach said:

 What year is your plane? 

It's a 69 C Model.

 

19 hours ago, Openwheeler3 said:

Did you lose any weight with the new interior?

Weight change is negligible since panels were replaced with new Boltaron panels of a similar weight. I would have lost a bit removing baggage sidewall carpet and forward foot area fabric but then gained some back adding the insulation.

[Shadrach]

7 minutes ago, tomslupilot said:

It's a 69 C Model.

 

Weight change is negligible since panels were replaced with new Boltaron panels of a similar weight. I would have lost a bit removing baggage sidewall carpet and forward foot area fabric but then gained some back adding the insulation.

What is the purpose of the triangular cut-outs on the lower part of the sidewalls?

[ryoder]

19 hours ago, Hank said:

My rear seat backs are split, the bottom is one piece. Flying alone once, I put in a 10X10 EZ Up shelter in a rectangular zip up bag with wheels in the bottom. Another trip I managed some rough cut lumber, with my wife and luggage. You just never know what will be next . . .

I want a split rear seat.  Mine just holds the ice box ac and random stuff like a bag.  Occasionally I put s person back there.

[MyNameIsNobody]

+1  The ONE thing I covet above all else is the split back folding seats and convertable retractable/removable rear seats of later J models...sigh.

[Shadrach]

11 minutes ago, MyNameIsNobody said:

+1  The ONE thing I covet above all else is the split back folding seats and convertable retractable/removable rear seats of later J models...sigh.

What year is your E, split rear seats were standard in 67 if not 66.

[MyNameIsNobody]

66

[tomslupilot]

12 hours ago, Shadrach said:

What is the purpose of the triangular cut-outs on the lower part of the sidewalls?

It covers the handle which allows you to recline/push forward the rear seats.

[aviatoreb]

All I really would want is the pilot and copilot door panel to extend space  - I wonder if you could buy just that?  

How much extra elbow room do you feel like you have?

[Hank]

I think Bruce lists prices for each piece, allowing an upgrade over time. But on my plane, the left side panel is one really big piece; it was awkward getting out and replacing to access coax when upgrading my 430 to WAAS. I also really like the overhead panels.

[Shadrach]

9 hours ago, tomslupilot said:

It covers the handle which allows you to recline/push forward the rear seats.

Sorry, I mean the triangular recessions on the brown part of the lower panels in the rear.

[Yetti]

11 hours ago, MyNameIsNobody said:

+1  The ONE thing I covet above all else is the split back folding seats and convertable retractable/removable rear seats of later J models...sigh.

The 75 F has removable rear seat backs.   They are pretty easy to get out.  Getting them back in the first time took about an hour.....    During the annual I learned to put the seat back in prior to the lower cushion.   I find the rear seats quite comfortable even being 6' 9"

[MyNameIsNobody]

22 minutes ago, Shadrach said:

Sorry, I mean the triangular recessions on the brown part of the lower panels in the rear.

I looked for handles and did not notice the cover "lurking behind the belt" :)

[Marauder]

2 hours ago, Yetti said:

The 75 F has removable rear seat backs.   They are pretty easy to get out.  Getting them back in the first time took about an hour.....    During the annual I learned to put the seat back in prior to the lower cushion.   I find the rear seats quite comfortable even being 6' 9"

Yetti -- I had mine out years ago and forgot how I got them out on my 75F. Can you provide a quite description of what you did to get them off? BTW -- flaps are still working fine.

[Yetti]

yay flaps.

There is a pin on the outboard side on each seat back.   I found to have them unlatched and slightly forward makes getting to the pin a bit easier.   I am tall enough I could reach in the baggage compartment and pull them out.  Also had the passenger seat out to put them back in.Make sure to include the seat belt when reinstalling.  Also flashlight helps.